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Report warned of merger costs

A cash-strapped college that recently got a government warning about its finances went ahead with a “costly” merger despite…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
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Bosses get place at heart of Richard Review

Employers are set to figure at the heart of a much-awaited review of apprenticeships, FE Week can exclusively reveal….

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
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Colleges code revamp wins Lady Sharp approval

A revised guide on government measures to help colleges run courses in response to local employment and skills needs…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
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Women ‘not at’ FE Colleges table

More taxpayers’ cash should be spent on attracting women to college governors’ boards in a bid to combat under-representation,…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
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Women ‘not at’ FE colleges table

More taxpayers’ cash should be spent on attracting women to college governors’ boards in a bid to combat under-representation,…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
News

January exams at centre of row with watchdog

Plans to scrap staggered A-level exams and limit resit opportunities have been branded “overzealous changes” that could “thwart” learning….

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter


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Bosses to get place at heart of Richard Review

Employers are set to figure at the heart of a much-awaited review of apprenticeships, FE Week can exclusively reveal….

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
News

January exams at centre of row with watchdog

Plans to scrap staggered A-level exams and limit resit opportunities have been branded “overzealous changes” that could “thwart” learning….

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
News

New ofsted regime returns good news

The first general FE college inspection carried out under a new common inspection framework (CIF) has returned a good…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
News

Future of LSIS in doubt as FE Guild role emerges

The future of the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) is in doubt with plans for its role to…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
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Fears over conflict of interest

The qualifications watchdog is “developing its thinking” on whether providers of apprenticeships should also be awarding bodies after a…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter

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Colleges, Long read

Legrave’s last orders: build cash, challenge leaders and don’t ignore teaching

In her final interview, the outgoing FE Commissioner warns colleges not to mistake funding rises for financial safety

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
16-19

Curriculum review: ‘Strengthen’ resit accountability and reduce T Level assessment burden

Review recommends already-announced V Levels, level 2 pathways and new pre-GCSE English and maths quals

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
News

Case dismissed: Marples loses High Court claim against DfE

A judge has dismissed a multi-million-pound claim brought by former training boss Peter Marples and his family against the…

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Skills reform

New law to bar ‘unsuitable’ FE leaders among skills white paper reforms

The government’s post-16 strategy has finally been unveiled

Billy Camden
Billy Camden and Shane Chowen
Qualifications

Revealed: V Levels incoming as axe looms for BTECs

New qualifications set to launch as ‘third route’ between A-levels and T Levels

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Politics, Skills reform

DWP will take over apprenticeships, minister confirms

Shifting adult skills and apprenticeships policy will give “bigger emphasis on skills”, Jacqui Smith claims

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel